~ re-purposing outdated cartography and vintage lexicography into paper-cut art for the one you heart ~

{About} This Space & its Keeper

About this space:

This blog is dedicated to visual arts. In addition to my own work I share art and creations authored by artists established and undiscovered who I find inspiring. While admiring their work, I always credit them, and link back to the source of posted images. I hope this blog inspires others to surround themselves by art &/or find ways to express themselves.

About the author:

me, as a papercut

Before I begin, each sheet of paper requires that I test its texture, fibers and knots for my x-acto knife to find the best route for its cuts. When using solid paper I sometimes first draw the intended cut lines with a pencil on the reverse side – this allows me to cut the entire design in one piece creating a negative of my papercut. I cut through map and music sheets freehand. Visit papercutworks.etsy.com to view my portfolio & currently available pieces.

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Photo Credit: Ania Nowacka Photography

I’m Ania (an-ya), and I live in the beautiful Northwest, in an urban jungle called Seattle, with my wonderful hubby James, our kitty identified lab-chow Ludovic, and the newest addition to our family, dachshund-JRT Madeline.

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The Little Prince

Il est très simple: on ne voit bien qu'avec le cœur. L'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux".
"Here is my secret. It is very simple: one sees well only with the heart. The essential is invisible to the eyes.
Antoine de Saint Exupéry